The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Bespoke Courses

In addition to running our own series of courses and events the SPAB also provides tailor-made courses for outside organisations. Typically, these have covered a number of introductory conservation topics but they can also include practical elements such as lime mortar specification and timber sash window repair.

We have recently run a series of courses for Townscape Heritage Initiative projects in various locations across the country and can now offer the maintenance training courses originally developed for the award winning Faith in Maintenance project.  A few examples of the course programmes are available below to give you an idea of the type of event that we can provide.

• An Introduction to Building Conservation course for Spon End Building Preservation Trust.
• A Homeowners’ Introduction to the Repair of Old Houses course for St Andrew’s Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme in Hull.
• A one day course on Building Maintenance.
  
• A three day Traditional Crafts Workshop for Great Yarmouth Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme.  This programme was delivered to construction students attending Great Yarmouth College.
• A Conservation Awareness course for QS4.
• A 'Back to the Future' course for owners of Victorian houses for Wigan Council.
  

If you would like to discuss the possibility of arranging a course or event for your local organisation or interest group, please contact the Education Team via education@spab.org.uk.  If you can provide us with answers to the questions below that will help us respond to your request promptly.

1. What topics would you like to see covered in your event?

2. What level of audience will your course aimed at i.e. professionals, craftspeople, amateurs etc.?

3. Do you have a date in mind or an idea of when you are aiming to hold your event?

4. What length of course do you have in mind for your event i.e. a full day/an evening etc?

5. Where in the country will your course be held?

5. What resources will you provide for the event i.e. venue, catering, IT equipment etc.?

6. What is your budget for your event?